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The Saturn V Story
“Discover the story of the most powerful machine ever built and the Men who believed it could fly.”
6.5 / 10• 2014• 52m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
In 1961, no one believed President Kennedy’s pledge to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. To win the race to space, the USA needed to create a multi-billion dollar space program. Using stunning NASA footage, this inspirational film tells the story of the colossal challenges NASA faced to fulfill Kennedy's pledge. With the accolade of flying 24 men safely to the moon, Saturn V is considered one of mankind's greatest technological achievements. This is the story of the most powerful machine ever built, and the men and women who believed it could fly.
Cast & Crew
PH
Phil Hayward
Narrator
Lead
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Wernher von Braun
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Elliot Weaver's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Saturn V Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
